GRACE SMITH,age 81, of Wawaka, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at her home in Wawaka. Mrs. Smith was born in Bear Branch, Kentucky, Knott County, on May 7, 1929 to Ashford and Della (Gibson) Conley. She married Hargis Smith on May 16, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky. Grace was a nurses aide and employed for ten years at Mark's Nursing Home and Miller's Merry Manor both in LaGrange. She was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church in Rome City. Grace enjoyed enjoyed listening to music and singing, gardening, and bird watching from her porch. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and being involved in her church. Survivors include: Her husband of 64 years, Hargis Smith of Northridge Village in Albion. Son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Leisa Smith of Howe. Daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Joe Olson of Pacific, Missouri. Daughter, Cathy Fulford of Kendallville, Indiana. Five grandchildren: Amy Darling of Antioch, Illinois; David Olson of Blair, Nebraska; Sarah Kreicbergs of Independence, Missouri; Shawn Detwiler of Elkhart; and Jason Fulford of Ligonier. 8 great grandchildren. Brother, James Conley of Wolcottville. Brother, Herbert and Mary Conley of Wolcottville. Half sister, Kathryn Fugate of Clear Creek, Kentucky. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Denver and Eddie Conley; half sisters, Della, Bertha and Belle; and a half brother, Willard Conley. Visitationwill be Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 3:00-7:00pm at Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main Street, Kendallville.